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May282026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Holy Eid-ul-Adha Being Celebrated Across the Country Today

The holy festival of Eid al-Adha, one of the most significant religious occasions for Muslims, is being celebrated across the country today with due religious fervor, enthusiasm, and festivity. The festival carries the message of sacrifice, self-purification, and devotion to Almighty Allah. Eid congregations were held this morning in the capital as well as in different parts of the country. Millions of devotees offered Eid prayers at the National Eidgah, mosques, and open fields. Following the prayers, worshippers participated in special prayers and munajat seeking peace, prosperity, and well-being for the country, the nation, and the Muslim Ummah worldwide. Eid-ul-Adha conveys a profound lesson of sacrifice for Muslims. In remembrance of the supreme devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.) in...

May222026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Govt rebuilding sports structure to engage youth in regular physical activity: State Minister

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State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque on Friday said the government is rebuilding Bangladesh’s sports structure from the grassroots to national level to keep young people regularly engaged in physical activity alongside their studies. He said a structured athlete development pathway is being introduced—from union to upazila, district, divisional and national levels—to ensure children and youth remain involved in sports for an extended period each year. The state minister made the remarks while speaking as chief guest at a programme marking the 78th founding anniversary (Engineers Day) of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) at the Engineers Recreation Centre (ERC) auditorium in Dhaka. The event featured a seminar titled “Healthy Aging” and an award ceremony for t...

May192026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Special Awareness Session for Clubfoot Child Caregivers Held in Feni

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A special awareness session for the parents and caregivers of children born with clubfoot—locally known as Mugur Pa—was held on Tuesday, 19 May, at Alabox Specialized Physiotherapy Treatment Center in the town's Temuhani area, at noon. Organized under the 'Walk for Life' project, the 'Parents Group Meeting' focused on ensuring the continuity of treatment and overcoming the social stigmas associated with this congenital condition. Implemented by the non-governmental development organization United Purpose Bangladesh with financial support from MiracleFeet, the event brought together 20 caregivers, including 12 female and 8males, of 10 clubfoot-affected children. The participants openly shared their personal struggles, emotional journeys, and daily challenges. Throughout the session, spea...

May152026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Awareness meeting for parents of children with clubfoot held in Cumilla

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An awareness meeting was held in Cumilla to help children born with clubfoot overcome physical and social hurdles and step into a normal life. Under the 'Walk for Life' project, the special 'Parents Group Meeting' took place on Thursday noon at the Orko Care Center in the city. Implemented by the non-governmental organization United Purpose with financial support from MiracleFeet, the session brought together 20 parents—12female and 8males—of 10 children currently receiving treatment. Sumit Banik, Field Coordinator of United Purpose, led the meeting as the chief facilitator, while Md. Touhidul Islam, a Ponseti practitioner and physiotherapist at Orko Care Center, provided technical support. The meeting opened the floor for parents to share the practical, everyday challenges they face...

May92026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Environment Minister Participates in “TURKİYE’S ROAD TO COP31: RESILIENT CITIES” Conference

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An international conference titled “TURKİYE’S ROAD TO COP31: RESILIENT CITIES” was held in Antalya, Türkiye, ahead of the upcoming United Nations Climate Conference (COP31) scheduled for November this year. The two-day event, held on 8–9 May, focused on building resilient and sustainable cities in response to the growing impacts of climate change. Representing Bangladesh, Minister to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Mr. Abdul Awal Mintoo, participated in the conference held at the Museum Hotel in Hatay, Turkiye. Environment and climate ministers, policy makers and international development partners from various countries attended the event. In the opening session, Turkiye’s Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Mr. Murat Kurum welcomed the in...

May92026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

JUCSU VP Jitu Pays Tribute at Graves of Ziaur Rahman, Khaleda Zia

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Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JUCSU) Vice President Abdur Rashid Jitu, along with leaders of various hall student unions, visited the graves of former President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, offered floral tributes, and prayed for the eternal peace of their souls. The visit took place on Friday morning (May 8) around 10:30 am at Zia Udyan in Dhaka. On the occasion, the leaders placed flowers at the graves and participated in a special prayer and munajat, seeking forgiveness for the departed leaders. Among others were Kamal Uddin Hall Students’ Union Vice President G.M.M. Rayan Kabir and Shaheed Rafiq-Jabbar Hall Students’ Union General Secretary Shariful Islam, along with leaders from different hall student unions. Speaking after the tribu...

May82026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Govt urges pilgrims to Obtain hajj Permits via Official Channels

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The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia called on pilgrims to obtain Hajj permits through officially approved channels and comply with all Hajj regulations and instructions for the smooth delivery of services. In this context, Govt urges Bangladeshi pilgrims to obtain hajj permit via official channels only. This Saudi ministry clarified that the Hajj visa is the only visa that permits its holder to perform hajj. It added that obtaining a permit must be completed through official channels in accordance with approved procedures, ensuring an organized journey from arrival through completion of the rituals. The ministry also explained that compliance with permit requirements enables pilgrims to benefit fully from services provided in the holy sites, while enhancing safety through...

May72026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Bogura Will Be Developed into One of the Country’s Major Aviation Hubs by Harnessing the Potential of the Northern Region: Afroza Khanam, MP

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Today at 10:30 AM, Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Ms. Afroza Khanam, MP, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M. Rashiduzzaman Millat, MP, and State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mr. Mir Shah Alam, MP, visited Bogura Airport on-site by a special helicopter of Bangladesh Air Force. During the visit, Minister Ms. Afroza Khanam, MP, stated that they had come to Bogura following the directives of Honorable Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. She said that Bogura would be transformed into one of the country’s leading aviation hubs by utilizing the immense potential of the northern region. She further remarked that the people of Bogura are truly fortunate, as the ministry’s large-scale aviation development initiative is beginning from Bogura. St...

Apr292026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

SAC hosts regional meet, calls for stronger partnerships in South Asian agriculture

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SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC), in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Bangladesh and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), South Asia, organized a regional “Coordination Meeting with Development Partners and Investors” in Dhaka on Wednesday (29 April 2026), bringing together policymakers, researchers’ investors and development partners to strengthen cooperation in agriculture. H.E. Nazrul Islam Khan, Political Adviser to the Prime Minister and Adviser to the Ministry of Agriculture, Bangladesh attended as Chief Guest and underscored the central role of agriculture in the region’s economy. He emphasized the need for modernization, including the use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and highlighted climate change...

Apr212026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Canadian High Commissioner Calls on CHT Affairs Minister Dipen Dewan, MP

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Honorable Minister for Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs, Dipen Dewan, MP, stated that there is significant potential for Bangladesh and Canada to collaborate on sustainable development, climate change resilience, and the promotion of eco-tourism in the CHT region. The Minister made these remarks today, Tuesday (April 21), during a courtesy call from a four-member delegation led by the Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, His Excellency Mr. Ajit Singh, at the Minister’s office in the Bangladesh Secretariat. During the meeting, Minister Dipen Dewan MP highlighted the communal harmony in the region, saying, In the Chittagong Hill Tracts, people of all ethnicities coexist on the foundation of mutual harmony and equality. The current government is working relentlessly to extend a...